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Education
Duke University (2003 - 2007)
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS)
- Field of Study: Dual Major in Biomedical Engineering and Economics
- Description:
Boulder High School (1999 - 2003)
- Degree: High School Diploma
- Field of Study: Unknown Field
- Description:
Skills:
Business Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Team Leadership
Work Experience:
Co-Founder & CEO at Lightship
- Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States
- Duration: 2023-04 to Present
- Description:
Co-Founder & President at Lightship
- Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States
- Duration: 2021-05 to 2023-04
- Description:
Entrepreneur In Residence at Eclipse Ventures
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Duration: 2021-03 to 2021-05
- Description:
Vice President - Proterra Powered at Proterra Inc
- Location:
- Duration: 2019-01 to 2020-07
- Description: General manager of Proterra's battery and powertrain technology business, deploying Proterra batteries, drivetrains and other hardware and software into global commercial vehicle manufacturer's electric vehicle platforms.
Vice President - Finance & Strategy at Proterra Inc
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Duration: 2017-03 to 2018-12
- Description: Responsible for Proterra's finance, business development, strategy and corporate development activities.
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
The candidate has a notable 2018-2020 period at Proterra with continuous progression, but there is a potential 8-month gap preceding the 2021 Eclipse Ventures EIR stint; overall, transitions align with founder-led moves and venture-related activity. Industry consistency is strong in tech/energy mobility, and tenure shows stability in leadership roles, though entrepreneurial transitions influence perceived stability. Education details are limited (degree not specified), introducing moderate uncertainty about education-career alignment.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)95% fit
Proven track record leading cross-functional operations, product management, and sales at a high-growth tech company; founder experience provides end-to-end operational discipline and alignment across teams.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / VP Finance & Strategy92% fit
Deep finance, planning, and corporate development experience from Proterra; strong ability to drive financial strategy, capital allocation, and strategic partnerships.
Head of Strategic Partnerships / VP Business Development88% fit
Extensive business development and partnerships exposure; experience in scaling collaborations with OEMs and technology partners complements growth initiatives.
General Manager - EV Hardware / Powertrain Programs85% fit
Direct leadership of hardware/software programs in an electric vehicle context; strong fit for organizations integrating batteries, drivetrains, and systems into customer platforms.
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)83% fit
Solid strategic planning, corporate development, and market analysis background to guide long-term direction and M&A / partnership strategy.
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